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Liver Check Blood Test

Liver Check Blood Test

A simple finger-prick blood test to look for signs of liver damage. Includes tests for kidney function, cholesterol and iron too.

Is it for you?

Do you read about the rise of fatty liver disease and wonder if it might affect you too? Do you drink more units of alcohol that are recommended and have very few alcohol-free days? Do you simply want to be proactive about your liver health so that you can spot any problems early? If you want an easy, affordable way to check your liver function, this finger-prick laboratory test is right for you.
Blood sample 21 tests included 2 working days turnaround

£51.00

All tests bought are intended solely for the person purchasing. Why?

Key biomarkers - see full list below

ALT GGT ALP
Kidney health
Iron Status
  • You know that your lifestyle could be healthier and you want to check your liver function
  • You drink more than the recommended 14 units of alcohol per week and you want to check the impact on your liver
  • You have already been diagnosed with other conditions (e.g. high cholesterol or diabetes) which raise your risk of fatty liver disease
  • You take drugs or long-term medications which could impact your liver health
Our Liver Check is a comprehensive examination of liver enzymes such as gamma GT and alanine transferase (ALT) which can be elevated if the liver is inflamed or if the biliary system is obstructed. 

The main causes of liver disease are excessive alcohol or calorie consumption and viruses such as hepatitis. Fatty liver disease is also on the rise due to increasingly unhealthy lifestyles. Most types of liver disease don't cause any symptoms in the early stages and often once symptoms emerge, the liver is already damaged and scarred. Scarring of the liver is is known as cirrhosis, symptoms of which include jaundice, itching, loss of appetite and a low libido. However, in its early stages, liver damage can be reversed which is why it is important to identify signs of liver damage early.

Our Liver Check can help you to determine if your lifestyle is damaging your liver, especially if you are worried about excessive alcohol, calorie, or drug (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications) consumption. However, while normal liver enzymes can be reassuring, they are not a guarantee that your liver is not becoming inflamed and damaged as liver disease may be present when enzyme levels are still normal. The best way to protect your liver is to retain a healthy BMI (body mass index), to keep your alcohol consumption to the recommended 14 units per week or less, to eat a diet rich in whole grains and plenty of fruit and vegetables and to avoid toxins (even over the counter medicines like paracetamol can damage your liver if taken to excess).

As well as looking at the health of your liver, this blood test includes tests for kidney function, iron and cholesterol for even greater insights into your general health and lifestyle.

Please note, our Liver Check is designed to be stable in the postal system. This means that some enzymes have been left out because they degrade in the post. If you have been advised to get a liver function test by your doctor then please contact our customer services team who can arrange a test which includes aspartate aminotransferase (AST).

Proteins

Globulin Albumin Total Protein

Liver Health

Bilirubin ALT GGT ALP

Cholesterol Status

LDL Cholesterol Total Cholesterol : HDL Non HDL Cholesterol HDL Cholesterol Total Cholesterol Triglycerides

Kidney Health

Creatinine Urea eGFR

Iron Status

Iron TIBC Transferrin Saturation

Gout Risk

Uric Acid

Muscle Health

Creatine Kinase

3 simple steps

  • Take the test

    Take the test - either using your kit or visit a clinic.

  • Post your sample

    Send your sample in the freepost pack to our fully accredited lab.

  • Get your results

    Get your doctor reviewed results on my.medichecks.com.
Expert interpretation<br> of your results

Expert interpretation
of your results

One of our team of doctors will review your results and give you personalised advice based on your medical history, lifestyle and health and fitness goals.

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Your personal
health centre

Discover the easy way to track your health through our online portal, my.medichecks.com. View your results with doctor's advice, monitor any changes over time and see the improvements you can make to your health with simple lifestyle changes.

Questions? Let us help

Questions? Let us help

Our customer care team are on-hand to help you find the test that's right for you. Get in touch via phone, live chat or email.

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Important

Our tests are not a substitute for seeing your doctor, especially if you are suffering symptoms. Our doctors will interpret your results based on the information you have provided, but will not diagnose, consult or provide any treatment. You will be advised to see your doctor for any necessary follow-up action.